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Founder Collective

You built this from nothing to €50M on instinct and hustle. Now you’re staring at €200M and realizing what got you here won’t get you there. You need methodology, not more motivation. Peers who’ve scaled internationally, not local consultants you’ve outgrown. And a space where you can finally admit: “I’m making €50M but feel like I’m drowning.”

Welcome to the table where founders stop building alone.

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Where builders
become scalers

Not another mastermind.
A transformation circle for founders going regional.

You’re too big for local consultants. Too small for McKinsey’s attention. Too busy for generic leadership programs that don’t address €50M-to-€200M complexity. And you’re craving something you can’t find in your current network: peers who’ve actually scaled companies across borders, who remember what it’s like to lose the plot between operations and strategy, who won’t judge you for not having all the answers.

Your membership includes intimate dinners with peers scaling at your level, monthly peer sessions where you bring real challenges and leave with real answers, and curated experiences inside exceptional operations. You’ll join a private community of internationally-minded founders navigating the same complexity; your kitchen cabinet when scaling decisions can’t wait.


We deliberately keep membership small. Each cohort is capped to ensure every member gets meaningful peer time, not superficial networking. Events rotate between Abu Dhabi, Kuala Lumpur, and select international locations.

This is peer learning for founders who've outgrown instinct and need the methodology that scales.

Four ways we're different from every other founder group

Peers who've done it

Not consultants with PowerPoints, founders who've scaled from €50M to €200M+ across markets, borders, cultures.

Methodology, not theory

The scaling playbook: from instinct-based to system-driven, from regional to international growth.

Practical, not generic

Your actual challenges: hiring for the next stage, delegation without abdication, the €50M wall and what breaks there.

International perspective

Abu Dhabi, Kuala Lumpur. Cross-pollinate solutions you won't find at home.

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What changes when you stop scaling alone

Five outcomes our members experience

These aren’t features; they’re transformations. What actually shifts when you have peers who’ve scaled what you’re scaling, frameworks that work across borders, and permission to not have all the answers.

01

Move from instinct to methodology.
Document what you’ve built intuitively into frameworks your team can execute without you in the room.

02

Build operations that don’t break at scale.
Create the systems, processes, and team structures that survive the jump from €50M to €200M.

03

Break through the founder’s wall.
Navigate the transition from doing everything to leading those who do, without losing the edge that built this.

04

Find your real advisory board.
Stop drowning in problems no one in your current network has solved. Get counsel from founders who’ve actually done it.

05

Lead from strategy, not survival.
Finally step out of daily operations into the CEO role your company needs; confident, clear, not pretending.

01

Move from instinct to methodology. Document what you’ve built intuitively into frameworks your team can execute without you in the room.

02

Build operations that don’t break at scale.
Create the systems, processes, and team structures that survive the jump from €50M to €200M.

03

Break through the founder’s wall.
Navigate the transition from doing everything to leading those who do; without losing the edge that built this.

04

Find your real advisory board.
Stop drowning in problems no one in your current network has solved. Get counsel from founders who’ve actually done it.

05

Lead from strategy, not survival.
Finally step out of daily operations into the CEO role your company needs, confident, clear, not pretending.

Investment & commitment

This isn’t a networking group. It’s a 12-month transformation commitment for founders serious about scaling with peers, not alone.

For founders who fit these six criteria

€50M-€200M

Your revenue range. Not too early, not enterprise complexity.

Growth

Scaling beyond one market. That’s where complexity multiplies.

Investment

€5,000–7,500/year depending on region. Application required.

Peer hungry

You value learning from doers over hiring consultants with theory.

Decision

You control budget directly. No procurement hell or approvals.

Vulnerable

You’ll share real challenges, not performance. Growth needs honesty.

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Client reviews

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Valentine Letzelter
Post Merger Integration (PMI) Portfolio Director Philips
I have been working closely with Loek on planning strategic initiatives related to enhancement of Omnichannel Service at Staples, where he clearly impressed me by his though leadership and skills to manage change: Although the organizational set up was quite complex, he managed to lay down a clear vision and to quickly build momentum around it among the various stakeholders.
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Iris Jansen
Corporate Recruiter @ Guidion
I had the pleasure of working with Loek and always appreciated his structured way of working and sharp focus. He brings clarity and calm to complex situations and consistently delivers high-quality results. A reliable and thoughtful professional I’d gladly work with again. And no matter how busy things got, there was always space for a good laugh, which made working together even more enjoyable.
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Roger Stoffers
Enterprise Architect at ASN Bank
Loek is a very amicable person. As a client analyst, he’s of the kind that will not try to solve everything alone, but look for the win-win joint effort type of solution. He is willing to hear alternatives and utilize the solution which fits purpose best. This creates a lot of goodwill in the business as well as at the partners. Loek really understands his business which makes him an invaluable member of the team. I consider Loek a collegue and not a business partner.
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Martin Doens
Global Business & Digital Technology Leader
I worked with Loek at ECCO Shoes, where I was responsible for the wholesale & retail technology agenda and he was responsible for the global omni-channel strategy and business execution. Loek was a true thought partner and strategic thinker who gets quickly to the core and drive the right decisions with his stakeholders. With his energy & drive multiple omni-channel releases went live in US, Canada and Australia, delivering critical business value during a tough (C-19) period where many of the retail stores were closed or partially closed. Loek proactively identifies opportunity and is able to quickly prioritize the right things so that they are delivered quickly to drive customer and business value. It has been a pleasure to work with Loek as my sparring partner. I recommend Loek for any strategic digital and omni-channel leadership positions in large, global organizations.
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Mark Cloesmeijer
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Loek is guy you want in your project for his dedication and his excellent insight in the Retail world. Loek always thinks one step ahead and has no problem switching between the world of IT, business targets and human aspects. This makes him a valueable player for any project or organisation. Keep up the good work and till future times!
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